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Y197 MNK

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,112 mi
Last recorded69,112 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY197 MNK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 69,112 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 68,982 miles

surface corrosion to subframes suspension components and structure of vehicle

Fail 19 Jun 2019 68,977 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle would not run or idle for long enough to carry out test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

all brake discs pitted and corroded

play to safe limit in near side rear hub assembly

surface corrosion to subframes suspension components and structure of vehicle

Pass 14 Jul 2015 68,147 miles

front and rear subframes surface rust

nearside and offside inner sills surface rust

rear and front brake pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust section joins corroded not leaking gases

Pass 12 Jul 2012 61,468 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 55,347 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside screen washer jet partley blocked

Fail 26 Jul 2011 55,333 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front brake discs very corroded

centrel locking fault

offside screen washer jet partley blocked

Pass 10 Jun 2010 52,017 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 47,163 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 47,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 45,923 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 45,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 40,413 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

coolant pipe leaking under car.

Pass 8 Mar 2007
Pass 12 Jun 2006 34,529 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgf?

Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,116
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
40,565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,610
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32,964
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,147
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 23,285
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,602
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Y197 MNK is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2001 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 52,155 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Mgf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y197 MNK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y197 MNK is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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